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Dr. Karen Ladley

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Senior Associate Director, RCJF and Media at The Carter Center

Dr. Karen Ladley is the Senior Associate Director for the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism and the Parity Newsroom Collaborative at The Carter Center. Dr. Ladley dedicated much of her early career to broadcast journalism as a news anchor, reporter, and producer at television stations in Wilmington, North Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before transitioning to academia as an administrator. She served as a dean overseeing developmental education, student support services, and student access. Dr. Ladley earned her master's degree in higher education administration from UNC Wilmington and her doctorate in transformative education from Kutztown University.

Nov. 20, 2024

E04: Leadership that Listens – Dr. Karen Ladley on Servant Leadership

In this conversation, Dr. Karen discusses the importance of empathy, open communication, and compassionate leadership in education and journalism. She emphasizes the need for understanding and support in challenging times, particularly in the context of mental health reporting and the …

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